Impact Wallace had been on IR since Oct. 4 due to an ankle injury. Prior to getting hurt, he had played in four contests, making one start. If Wallace is active Saturday, he'll likely work in a rotational role.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Caedan Wallace - Taken off IR on Friday Wallace (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Friday and is questionable for Saturday's Week 17 matchup against the Chargers.
Ben Brown - Downgraded to out for Saturday Brown (concussion) was downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Impact Brown has started New England's last 10 contests at center, so this is a significant loss for the Patriots' undermanned offensive line. Brown's loss potentially opens the door for Cole Strange to start at center.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Alex Erickson - Elevated again for Week 17 The Patriots elevated Erickson from their practice squad to their active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Erickson has been elevated for the second straight week since signing with the Patriots' practice squad Dec. 18. Last Sunday against Buffalo, he logged seven snaps, all of which came on special teams. Erickson figures to work primarily in that role again Sunday, as New England's wideout corps is relatively healthy.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Jones - Done for season The Patriots placed Jones (hip) on injured reserve Friday.
Impact The move ends Jones' 2024 season. He'd already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers after missing Week 16. Jones finishes his third season with 58 tackles (48 solo), 10 pass breakups, including one interception, and two fumble recoveries across 14 contests.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Kyle Dugger - Listed as questionable for Week 17 Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Chargers on Saturday after logging a limited practice Thursday.
Impact Dugger has been able to play through an ankle injury during the Patriots' last five games, and over that span he accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Thursday's session was the only practice Dugger was able to participate in, so his official status for Saturday's game might not be known until New England releases its inactive players list about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu would be in line for increased snaps at safety if either or both of Dugger and Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) were unable to play.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jabrill Peppers - Questionable to play Bolts Peppers (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chargers after logging a limited practice Thursday.
Impact A hamstring injury prevented Peppers from playing against the Bills in Week 16. The injury limited him in practice all week, so his availability for Saturday's game won't likely be known until the Patriots announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Marte Mapu and Jaylinn Hawkins would be in line to see more snaps at safety if Peppers is unable to play Saturday.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Jones - Won't play against Bolts Jones (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a hip injury he likely picked up against the Cardinals in Week 15. He has been unable to practice since the injury, so which puts him in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Bills on Sunday, Jan. 5. Alex Austin is slated to serve as New England's slot corner for a second straight game due to Jones' injury.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Ben Brown - In concussion protocols Brown (concussion) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.
Impact Brown played every single offensive snap during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills this past Sunday and wasn't diagnosed with a concussion until after the game. He'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play against the Chargers on Sunday. If Brown isn't cleared, Cole Strange (knee) would be the next man up to start at center for New England.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
JaMycal Hasty - Full practice Tuesday Hasty (ankle) was a full participant at the Patriots' practice Tuesday.
Impact Hasty was unavailable for the team's Week 16 loss to the Bills due to an ankle injury, which he now appears to have recovered from. The 28-year-old will likely be back in his role as an option at third-down running back while also operating as a return-specialist for New England on Saturday versus the Chargers.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Curtis Jacobs - Designated to return from IR The Patriots designated Jacobs (head) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jacobs was placed on injured reserve in mid-November due to a head injury he suffered in Week 11 against the Rams. His practice participation this week will indicate his availability for Saturday's game against the Chargers. Jacobs has mostly played on special teams and has accumulated four tackles (two solo) across nine regular-season games.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Marte Mapu - Picks off Allen in Week 16 Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills.
Impact Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabril Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marte Mapu - Picks off Allen in Week 16 Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills.
Impact Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Dugger - Eight tackles against Buffalo Dugger tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.
Impact Dugger entered Sunday's game with a questionable tag due to a lingering ankle injury, but that didn't slow him down as he played every single defensive snap and led the Patriots' defense in tackling. Dugger has played every defensive snap in four of New England's last five games, and over that span he has accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Dugger - Eight tackles against Buffalo Dugger tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.
Impact Dugger entered Sunday's game with a questionable tag due to a lingering ankle injury, but that didn't slow him down as he played every single defensive snap and led the Patriots' defense in tackling. Dugger has played every defensive snap in four of New England's last five games, and over that span he has accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
